The Journal of Korean Physical Therapy

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Immediate Effects of Kinesio Taping on Muscle Power and Muscle Tone after Succession Eccentric Contraction in Young Adults

  • Hee Hwang (Department of Speech-Language Therapy, The Graduate School, Jeonbuk National University) ;
  • Cheol-Jin Kang (Department of Physical Therapy, College of Health Science, Cheongju University) ;
  • Sung-Min Son (Department of Physical Therapy, College of Health Science, Cheongju University)
  • Received : 2024.09.20
  • Accepted : 2024.10.21
  • Published : 2024.10.31
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Abstract

Purpose: This study examined the immediate changes in muscle strength and muscle tone of the biceps brachii after the application of kinesio taping (KT) during succession eccentric exercise. Methods: Twenty-four young adults participated in the study and were divided into two groups: the experimental group (group with the application of KT during eccentric contractions) and the control group (a group without the application of KT). Both groups performed eccentric exercises of the biceps brachii, consisting of five repetitions per set for six sets. Each participant used a dumbbell corresponding to 60% of their maximum isometric strength during the eccentric exercises. Isometric strength and muscle tone were assessed before and after the eccentric exercises. Results: Comparing the changes in maximum isometric strength and muscle tone showed a significant interaction effect between the two groups before and after the eccentric exercise (p<0.05). The within-group comparisons showed that both groups had significant differences in maximum isometric strength and muscle tone (p<0.05). Conclusion: Based on the study results, the application of KT was confirmed to be an effective intervention for reducing functional decline in muscles during succession eccentric exercise. This suggests that applying KT during various activities involving exercise or loadbearing tasks can be an efficient method to prevent muscle fatigue and damage.

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